Sounds like you have picked the perfect car for your desires. I finally saw and sat in a M235i today, I am about 18 months away from being able to get one (wife in medical school getting one when she goes into residency). The sales rep offered me a test drive even though I told him I am am some time away from being able to do anything which was nice but I declined because driving that car would have made me miserable for the next 18 months. I must say just from sitting in the car I can see why you guys are in love with this car. It has fantastic ergonomics, looks great and has the perfect amount of space and headroom. At 6' which I consider pretty average I am always surprised when I sit in cars that my head touches the headliner. Not an issue with the M235i.